Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

51specifications compared
29differ
22identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:700 ANSI lumens
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
Horizontal scan range
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:40°
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:±40°
Service life of light source
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:20000 h
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:30000 h
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
Zoom ratio
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:Fixed
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.1:1

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Comparison of GP20, MX522P
78 specifications	A BenQ GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model GP20 View product	B BenQ MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX522P View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	700 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	±40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetDiffers	100%	120%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Mini-USB B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	28 dB
HDCP	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, INC, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	128 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	220 mm	283 mm
DepthDiffers	177 mm	222 mm
HeightDiffers	61.8 mm	95 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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